Head Foo Dave Grohl has been teasing fans with 10-second snippets of music from the band’s forthcoming album, whetting the appetite of all.

Since officially completing the seventh album on Jan. 3rd and posting rehearsal photos via Twitter, sighing, “Ahhh.......so nice to play the entire record, front to back, in sequence, live as a band” on the 26th followed by “hope we get a chance to do that soon.....” on the 28th, Grohl sprang a surprise gig on everyone that same day, announcing the Foo Fighters and special guest The Bronx would appear at the Santa Barbara club Velvet Jones, limiting everyone to one ticket, cash-only purchases. “Bam.”

Sucker sold out pretty quick.

The following is the evening’s set list. A full review of the show can be found at Antiquiet.

Foo Fighters Setlist:
Bridge Burning
Rope
Dear Rosemary
White Limo
Arlandria
These Days
Back & Forth
Matter of Time
Miss the Misery
I Shoulda Know
Walk
All My Life
Times Like These
Generator
My Hero
Learn to Fly
Watershed
Up in Arms
Big Me
Enough Space
Monkeywrench
Hey JP
Everlong
Pretender
I’ll Stick Around
This is a Call

"These Days" does sound reminiscent of There Is Nothing Left to Lose, in the best way possible. Sounds like a really optimistic song (although I didn't make out all the lyrics).

It seems like this record is going to be much better than Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. I liked that record, but some of it felt like the Foos on autopilot. Definitely excited for this one, though.

I actually really liked (most of) Echoes. Think Long Road to Ruin, Statues and especially Stranger Things Have Happened is some of the best work the Foo's have done, but this album sounds so good. I like that they're returning to some more rocking, loud stuff while remaining upbeat. And I got tix to the Copenhagen show with Gaslight Anthem and Biffy Clyro, so it's gonna be good :-)

I actually really liked (most of) Echoes. Think Long Road to Ruin, Statues and especially Stranger Things Have Happened is some of the best work the Foo's have done, but this album sounds so good. I like that they're returning to some more rocking, loud stuff while remaining upbeat. And I got tix to the Copenhagen show with Gaslight Anthem and Biffy Clyro, so it's gonna be good :-)

Stranger Things is one of their greatest songs. And not ruined by the radio either.

I actually really liked (most of) Echoes. Think Long Road to Ruin, Statues and especially Stranger Things Have Happened is some of the best work the Foo's have done, but this album sounds so good. I like that they're returning to some more rocking, loud stuff while remaining upbeat. And I got tix to the Copenhagen show with Gaslight Anthem and Biffy Clyro, so it's gonna be good :-)

Stranger Things is one of their greatest songs. And not ruined by the radio either.

Other greats: Hey Johnny Park, Aurora, Low, Over and Out

I'm thinking, with the way they've described the album, it might sound something like Low, really aggressive.

I'm already counting down the months/weeks/days till this album comes out!!! I'm SO EXCITED ABOUT IT!!
Foo Fighters are my number one favorite band ever & i havent seen them live yet. Hopefully they visit New Zealand soon!! From the teasers I've heard, sounds like this album has a bit of a 'The colour and the shape' & 'There is nothing left to lose' vibe. Cant wait!!!

AND Its two weeks RIGHT NOW till I get my first tattoo which is Foo Fighters themed.

Pearl Jam Pearl Jam Pearl Jam!

I'm looking to buy a single ticket to Ed's Sydney Opera House show, PM me if you've got a spare! I don't care where the seat is!